As she shared it with her fans, she wrote: "bye bye Gio. We're off to Ireland"

The post has a whole new meaning for her devastated followers now, as they began leaving tributes to the star.

One said: "I actually cannot believe it! Gutted. Devastated. R.I.P to one of the most ta lent ed singers to ever come from Ireland, always your fan ever since I was a teenager and learned all of The Cranberries songs on guitar. You were an inspiration. Gone too soon"

Another posted: "Stunned as well. Only 46. How devastating for her family - her three children. So awful."

Dolores with The Cranberries (Image: REX/Shutterstock)

Dolores has sadly died at the age of 46 (Image: Hulton Archive)

And another commented: "RIP Dolores. Your music was a helpful companion during my difficult youth. Gone way too soon..."

The family of the mum-of-three, from Limerick in Ireland, are said to be 'devastated' by her death.

The star passed away while in London for a recording session but her cause of her death is unknown at the moment.

The news of Dolores' death was confirmed to the Limerick Leader by the singer's spokesperson, who said: "Irish and international singer Dolores O’Riordan has died suddenly in London today.